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Land Title Fraud Freeze Sparks Reform Calls | Uganda News
The Ministry of Lands has paused special land title issuance for three months to crack down on fraud—where fake documents were used to get duplicate titles and resell the same land. Surprisingly, property developers and landowners back the move, seeing it as a necessary first step. But they’re calling for deeper reform: Parliament and the Attorney General must overhaul the Land Act to prevent abuse. Real-world cases, like a Mityana landowner who sold their property twice using a “lost” title, show why stricter verification and legal changes are urgent. The freeze is a start—but lasting…
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